A postdoctoral position is available to develop and implement a
simulation study to evaluate alternative intervention strategies in a
range of epidemiological models of Ebola. The postdoc will need a strong
background in stochastic population modelling and an interest in
applying theoretical methods to management of infectious disease and
decision-making under uncertainty. A Ph.D. in Quantitative Ecology,
Population Biology, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or an
equivalent area is required. Candidates should demonstrate a track
record of publication; have strong organizational, written, and oral
communication skills; and be able to work both independently and as part
of a collaborative team. The position is funded by the NSF RAPID
Program. The postdoc will work with: Dr. Katriona Shea
(http://www.bio.psu.edu/People/Faculty/Shea/); Dr. Matthew Ferrari
(http://www.cidd.psu.edu/people/mjf283); and Dr. Ottar Bjørnstad
(http://www.cidd.psu.edu/people/onb1) in the Department of Biology
(www.bio.psu.edu <http://www.bio.psu.edu/>) and the Center for
Infectious Disease Dynamics
(www.cidd.psu.edu <http://www.cidd.psu.edu/>) at the Pennsylvania State
University. Please contact
Katriona Shea ([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>; +1 814-321-4809)
for more information.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page
statement of research interests that explicitly describes professional
qualifications for this position, and contact information for three
referees. Penn State requires all applicants to register and complete
the application form at the Penn State employment website at
https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#54842.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until a
suitable candidate is found. This position is initially funded for one
year from date of hire. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about
safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which
contains information about crime statistics and other safety and
security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/
<http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/>, which
will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the
Annual Security Report. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities
to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other
protected groups.
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Dr. Katriona Shea
Professor of Ecology
Department of Biology and Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
208 Mueller Laboratory
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
USA
Office: +1 814 865 7910
Lab: +1 814 865 7912
Biology: +1 814 863 0278
Fax: +1 814 865 9131
Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
http://www.bio.psu.edu/People/Faculty/Shea/
or http://kshealab.wordpress.com/
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